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Your Complete Guide to
NjOY! La Costa Brava

Your Complete
Guide to
NjOY! La Costa Brava

Aerial view of Peratallada’s castle-palace and medieval village.

Peratallada:
Medieval Walled Village

Peratallada is a compact medieval village built around a castle, with stone streets, fortified walls and a moat cut into the rock.
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Football caught in a goal net against a blue sky.

Football in Catalunya:
From Barça to Local Clubs

Packed stadiums, fierce rivalries and proud local clubs make every matchday different, whether you follow LaLiga or a regional side.
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Medieval bridge and fortified tower of Besalú over the Fluvià river in Catalunya.

10 Cool Castles of
La Costa Brava

Girona Province is home to a number of spectacular castles; some medieval and some even older. Some are ruins and others perfectly preserved
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Delicious Paella con Mariscos, or seafood paella on La Costa Brava

Traditional
Seafood Paella

This easy-to-follow seafood paella recipe with prawns, mussels, clams & squid will have you producing delicious paella in no time.
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Siesta in Catalunya with closed shop shutters during the midday break.

Siesta Time:
What It Means Today

The traditional midday break is still part of life in many Catalan towns, but closed shutters don’t necessarily mean everyone has gone home for a nap.
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View of Begur Castle perched on a hill with 360º views over La Costa Brava and the surrounding countryside.

Beautiful Begur:
A Touch of Cuba in the Med

Begur is an absolute must see with its colonial Cuban ambience, the 360º vistas from the ruined castle, plus its stunning Costa Brava coves!
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Horses resting beside wetlands in the Baix Empordà countryside

El Baix Empordà:
Top 10 Highlights

The Baix Empordà region on Girona’s Costa Brava has a wonderful variety of fantastic things to see and do. These are our Top 10 highlights.
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Salvador Dalí sitting in his garden in Port Lligat, Cadaqués, with a giant crab on his chest.

Salvador Dalí:
3 Essential Museums

Step inside Dalí’s triangle (Figueres-Cadaqués-Púbol) and explore the unique surreal world of the Empordà artist who left his mark on the region.
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Where the hell are those Catalan Craft Beers anyway? Catalunya, Costa Brava

Searching for
Catalan Craft Beers

In recent years the craft beer scene has exploded throughout Spain, Catalunya included, with a growing variety of beer styles to choose from.
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Glass of tap water with orange slices on a wooden table in summer sunlight.

Yes, You Can Drink Tap
Water in Spain!

Foreigners in Spain often ask, “Can I drink the tap water here?” The answer is yes, but water filters are definitely a good idea for many reasons.
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Early morning view of Blanes and its main beach, seen from the iconic Sa Palomera Rock.

Blanes, Lloret de Mar &
Tossa de Mar

The southern end of La Costa Brava is home to three of its most famous towns, Blanes, Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar, each with its own charm.
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The Best
Baix Empordà Beaches

The Baix Empordà is blessed with countless beautiful beaches. We’ve selected a mix of standout spots along the La Costa Brava coastline.
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